DTM Inspired Twin Turbo V8 Swapped Mercedes 190e - The Wildest Mercedes at SEMA??

Here at Hoonigan, it's pretty much a given that old-school DTM footage is playing somewhere on our screens. The late 80s/early 90s were one of the finest points of automotive racing in Germany. But it's very much a "don't meet your heroes" situation sometimes when it came to the street versions of these DTM monsters. You'd be hard pressed to say these days that the 190e Evo is "fast", and it definitely didn't have the greatest fitment in the world. So Tim Lajambe took it upon himself to create what in his mind is the perfect 190e street car.
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[@nathanferrarese6363]

I have a friend whos brother has a filthy sticker on both his BMWs. I was wondering if you knew jesse tian?

[@wheelheart]

He built my dream. 90% of my vision for a 190 EVO build. I'm so jealous. But I'm happy for him!

[@HollowR6S]

My dream build would be a w202 c class or e190 evo 2, I’d put full dtm style road legal body kits upgrade the internals, upgrade exhaust and maybe put in a bitching sequential 😍😍shame it would cost upwards of £50,000!!!

[@herculaspretorius7708]

@@HollowR6S hey man, just work on it slowly. im 17 and just got a 88 190 (carbed not injection), theres a lot of body work to do but luckily my uncle is a panel beater and painter, so slowly im gonna make it to my taste and when i get bored engine swap etc... its very do able your dream just work hard for it and remember the changes dont need to happen over night

[@marcusjohansson7439]

I have a 230 ce (w124 coupe 1989) the engine on my car is on the brink to becoming broken (lots of knocking noises and leaking everywhere) I have not decided whether i should just restore the old engine or just buy an ls engine and swap the hole kit (transmission included, even the suspension should be upgraded when swapping from 4 cyl to v8 i believe) And btw boschs ke jettronic problems make me roll my eyes... Thats why im also considering swapping to another engine..)

[@independentcontractor1633]

I was stationed in Germany for 13 years and went to every DTM race I could, The ADAC 24 Stunden and more. Great build and tribute to an awesome series/ time.

[@kadce992]

Where is the dtm tribute I don't get it 🤔

[@bengt-io3ou]

dtm was so sick

[@zukgod]

This car is so sick, and Tim is such a humble guy. I've talked to him a few times about my own builds and he takes the time and is always so cool. The industry needs more guys like him. Great build Tim, hope to see it and you in person this summer.

[@andrewlee88]

This guys car needs more coverage. Its so well executed and just incredible.

[@michealwilliams7757]

Hopefully people dont start buying 190s keep them cheap for me

[@kingofohio5689]

Thats why i love underrated cars.

[@christianwc9458]

They're getting kinda popular here in Northern Europe, because of the classic/veteran status, which cuts down enormously on road taxes. I find myself checking the German market more and more often, keep those cars out of the crusher!

[@kingofohio5689]

@Marius Ipad i think you're 12 years old, who doesnt have respect to car community.

[@AutobahnVault]

Agree with you Sir. He sounds like he never drove one (maybe doesn't have a driver license yet?) and it is repeating whatever else he read on a forum.

[@FenderBenz]

@Marius Ipad you're just a stupid fortnitekid. "Marius Ipad" Haha 😂😂 190E is a really good car. Won't see such a good car again for a long time

[@youtubesafe8011]

The Mercedes 190e evo2 is my favorite car, it's such a hidden gem with so little of them being made, this episode of autofocus is a treat even if it's v8 swapped

[@Soli_r]

Amazing build! Loved the car and kudos to your editing team to show snippets of 80's DTM racing everytime he said DTM!!

[@PoonDestruction]

i love everything aside from the wing, the clips that hold the lip and the steering wheel.

[@keithstoodley6233]

we only get 3 months of nice weather in Canada to be able to drive cars like this...Mad Respect for this build!!!

[@bubbajspnkypants]

Owner " everybody on Instagram gives me shitt for not doing a Mercedes swap" Everyone on insta " where is the hose clamps at on the intake manifold?"

[@lordroku8256]

Caught that

[@unlisted9494]

I'll be honest, I do kinda agree with them though. There are so many Mercedes engines (like the m103 this car could come with) that are SICK and nobody touches them in America. Only a few people who mess with them and they're all in Europe, most notably a guy running 1300hp on the street with a mostly stock m104. They're insanely strong because they started out as a diesel, which is why you can stick the om605 diesel crank in the m104 and build a 3.6 stroker with mostly factory parts. Cool ass engines, wish this car had one in it.

[@zerodamonsta942]

Un Listed the reason why people don’t touch Them is the after market support. When you have a engine nobody don’t know how to tune ect. It’s kinda hard to do and it takes a lot of money to get parts. When you can get a v8 literally from a junkyard and get cheap parts and make great power. You’re right though it would have been great to do a different swap but I understand why he didn’t.

[@pkuudsk9927]

My guess is that they ran out of time,as with most show cars , and it will be getting Vibrant clamps as he intends to drive this car some day. Plane old hose clamps would look like shit even t type would look out of place in such a clean built engine bay. The attention to detail on the rest of the car makes me think he put some on and said take them off .

[@bubbajspnkypants]

@@pkuudsk9927 same can be said for all the bluetooth driveshafts. It's gonna be pointed out at SEMA. Should change the name since its not held to the same standards as before.

[@mohdadli1046]

Ahh adding up to my obsession over the 190e... thank you very much!

[@malcolmjcullen]

Changing the stock mirrors was mistake, IMHO. Those asymmetric originals were special.

[@cf8004]

Bah w123 chassis did it better anyhow

[@pointlesschannel1679]

i own a 190 ,and the stock mirrors are not good , they look good , but harsh to see

[@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838]

@@pointlesschannel1679 the ones in this video are worse

[@trapxicanoofficial9918]

I have a 1990 2.6 190e And this just motivated me to keep it and work on it!

[@tommypayne1980]

Always a DTM 190 E Merc . the build harks back to the Judd V8 DTM Merc of the era . Well done Sir.

[@ipwndrums]

jeeze one of the dopest 190e's ive ever seen hands down

[@nightreapers3425]

Nrg rice wheel needs to go

[@willpayforbaconbacon9569]

@@nightreapers3425 Theres alot of rice on this thing not just the steering wheel lol. wheels, mirrors, wing along with the rest of the fake aero, plastic headlights! tf is that dash? the whole interior looks like it was thrown together by an 8 year old. Classic case of all the gear, but no idea.

[@nightreapers3425]

Willpayforbacon bacon And the air ride needs to go

[@paveantelic7876]

This isnt even a 190 anymore

[@justdave100]

I am going to have nightmares about this car, it just looks mean as hell! Details are flawless. 😍

[@rikosway]

Dope video. Guys. 190e build like this has been on my list. It is awesome to see crews building dope stuff. Also I like seeing myself in the background of the interview :). Keep it F7LTHY

[@jryalls]

Been waiting for someone to do a video on this. Thanks Larry.

[@TrickFactory]

We've also done a video on the build on our channel, check it out if you want to see where it started 👍

[@TrickFactory]

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[@justus1995]

The drool is strong with this one edit: Boris Nonte giving some major Hans Zimmer vibes here

[@ValladolidArde]

amazing personal build, congrats to all involved

[@ioanalexblaj9229]

Just unbelievable job done with this car . Congratulations really appreciate this 🤩

[@TeatimeAndy]

Congratulations mate, that is a perfect build.. Love the interior concept.

[@alexk.8715]

One of my favourites of this year's sema.

[@dimitrisavlonitis1504]

Your videos always make me stay longer than planned. Well done.

[@ArchangelJuicy]

Loved that you put within temptation in the video

[@mrsimo7144]

Stunning. Beautiful

[@deliciouslifetv7362]

Great video bro love this episode

[@kyleflowers2641]

My favorite car at SEMA this year!

[@sticksstones4978]

Definitely one of my favorites you shot

[@cedriccox1001]

thanks for showing this car close up, pics from SEMA did not do it justice. Wish there could have been more period correct wheels, but still looks pretty damn good, the size is 100% correct

[@Td5Adventures]

Awesome!! I like that he doesn't do it solely to show off and he seems very proud of it! Nice job, don't listen to the haters, they're just jealous..

[@1dirty7]

Love the evo2 DTM. This thing is next level

[@depotmsa2362]

dude your cinematic aspect shots withs bokeh are insane !

[@seraphiel9829]

this is how you inspire a new generation to work hard and think different.

[@mugenshinryu7573]

This is Wicked to a point where it goes Absolute MAD!! like sick sick build!

[@tallpaulify]

One of my favourite cars ever and this thing is a beaut

[@PeachesnKream1]

Finally! Someone with my favorite car on here!!!

[@rogbrown1458]

Mine too. Rog.

[@puggzymalone5824]

I Love this car! I've always had a soft spot for the 190E as it was my first car and kept it for about 8 years! I would love to do something crazy like this! I've always fantasised about doing a racy version with a Merc v8 manual and also a modern engine with an automatic gearbox.

[@bathwaterbuffalo]

My favorite car this year. Been waiting for someone to feature this in a video.

[@bathwaterbuffalo]

Oh thanks. I searched for it when I saw it in people's walk-around videos of SEMA but I didn't know it was spelled f7lthy. I kept searching "filthy 190e"

[@adamadams6740]

Love the look👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 the Evo II is an awesome car and this is also! Things a Beast!!

[@BorisMitendorfer]

Awesome creation!

[@robertrishel3685]

Absolute MADNESS 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@thomasrose6962]

i loved the 3 sec old man slamming through the gears in what looked like an old malibu w BB

[@juantika6087]

I saw this car in person it’s even more beautiful then in pictures and videos obviously I met the builder he’s very sick🤙🏻

[@caribbeangtr8077]

Great build

[@Guyaneseboii592]

That car is lovely bro Great job!

[@koro7135]

memories, dreams, passion = masterpiece

[@justus1995]

That Laser-Cut A/C delete is a reaaalllyyy nice touch

[@paycee17]

Larry's always got the best tunes

[@arnold92morales10]

This needs to be in the track!

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Immaculate! Waht a dream ride.

[@leekasu]

Sick build. Must be a blast to drive this car. P.S. Nice choice for picking music from Within Temptation every time DTM is mentioned.

[@gasratzcustoms]

Now thats sick!!!!!!!

[@catfishcorner7116]

Now That’s One Badd Ass MERCEDES 190e! Awesome build and great video too! I subscribed as well!🐟

[@junk3996]

@14:05 those wheels are perfect. they just hug the rotors and its profile ends up being perfect

[@wldwst22]

Sick, sick, sick ride!!

[@190eprojectevogr]

AWESOME 190Ε TUNING!!!👏🇬🇷

[@1712msa]

OMG!!! That is one hell of a beautiful car!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩😍

[@xx_ironman77_xx1]

Awesome 😮

[@geertvanbergen3905]

What a badass car. 🖤

[@Lowlif3Nova]

This is amazzzing

[@Limon844]

Good Mers! Good job !👌

[@TheBadBone23]

So happy with the content you post here! These clips are making the working in the office days much better :))

[@curtisducati]

I picked up a cheep 190E last month , already moding it up , slammed and crazy paint job this week !

[@okkymahardika748]

this is sick

[@nav56ful]

This is literally my dream car

[@josephwaradzin6304]

Sooooo beautiful!!

[@TheJorgern]

I had a 1986 190e 2.3amg. I used as a daily driver. Now I wished I kept it to and made it my toy. It have been nice to make it into something like that. Fun looking car.

[@CoolCarlos310]

190E FOREVER!!!!!! AN LEGENDARY TRACK CAR 🚘

[@topthai6887]

WoW ... Lovely

[@Carlo-_]

Even cooler that this car is owned by a vampire!!!! 🧛🏼‍♂️

[@colonslash6609]

Totally couldn't stop looking at his teeth.

[@Carlo-_]

Dean Gibbons yeah they’re normal..... for blood suckers!!!

[@se1663]

😂😂😂

[@Prodriver33]

checked out the comments just to make sure someone else saw this as it is....

[@leathalinterjection7274]

Loool looks like his name should be Corbin or some shit😂 and if a vampire had a race car this would be it!

[@tiaanpistorius7295]

No comment worthy.. what a build!

[@antares8341]

In the 90's my dad owned Mb 190E 2.6 sportline, great car.

[@drbelli]

nice one!!! i dream of a DTM road legal Opel Calibra V6 4x4 done in full carbon, for ages... just havent got the resources to build it yet... yet.....

[@darksidetize5183]

i vote 1:14 one of hoonigans most rad advertisements

[@ursala3000]

This is GOALS right here. God damn, talk about being unique af, this car plus hung's TTRs plus Mazzei formula's 4 rotor rx7 are the only 3 most unique vehicles on KZbin.

[@OctaneMonkey]

How is this channel not bigger!

[@AutodidactEngineer]

That's sweet!

[@smac919]

1:11 lolol That transition to Zac was perfect.

[@marcosuttinger3325]

Wunderschönes Auto 🖤🔥

[@imzak3563]

Perfection

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Wow.. Love it..

[@Chris1988Cruz]

Fkn sick I’ve always loved this car and good job to the only guy I like in this crew

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

Sick

[@colonslash6609]

Texas Speed...making everything sound like Leroy!!!

[@eddieschwinn]

I must agree my favorite car of Sema

[@GeneralPhanter]

I'm a car purist, but god damn seeing this put a smile on my face

[@pabauza]

Im impressed

[@brendandrives]

Hard to even put into words....this car is something else. Freaking killer.

[@j.martinez6077]

It really is a cool homage to DTM MB.

[@douchehunter7090]

I love that old DTM Cars - but IMO THE Part with made the Evo 2 Benz 190 unique was the huge rear wing - the genuine one! Crazy car, but the rear wing looks sooo aftermarket.....

[@pdj9758]

Vancouver BC Canada Represent!! Very nice MB 190 I saw that Filthy (spelling) around Town once. East Vancouver actually, which was kinda strange. Looked sooooo nice! You guys are doing great work!

[@ricky4638]

If only this car was equipped with an m156

[@swandonovan]

m103/104

[@amorphous14]

M113 ftw.

[@brunobegic3841]

@@swandonovan m104 with a big turbo is the way to go for me

[@bernardwarr4187]

M119 with those hair dryers

[@thisworldtoday5555]

cool car man

[@cr0wnnoize808]

In the process of building a 190e, you guys do know the Evolution kit is 4k right?! Stunning!

[@jstdrv]

Definitely cool but needs amber turn signals for that retro look!

[@thebonechannel8042]

Omg. Amazing car. I got a 92 190e 2.0 so clean I can't wait to dump $ into it.

[@OneManOnFire]

This puts my yellow 190E 2.3-16v replica Evo2 to shame.

[@frankiev116]

So it’s a 4 door...but also a 2-seater...😂 Love this build, so clean.